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D. M. FERRY & CO., DETROIT, MICH 



GRA.SS SBBnS— Continued 



Prices on Grass Seeds subject to change. Tlie pound prices include postage ; 100 pound prices 



are hy freight or express, at purchaser' s expense. 



Timothy 



Extra Fine Mixed 



Wood Meadow Grass 



(Phleum pratense). This is the most Tal- 



uable of all the grasses for hay, especially 

 in the north. Thrives best on moist, loamy soils of medium 

 tenacity. It should be cut just when the blossom falls. Sow 

 early in the spring or fall, at the rate of twelve pounds per 

 acre*, if alone, but less if mixed with other grasses. Lb. 20c; 

 100 Lbs. at market price. 



(Poa nemoralis). 

 Grows from one 

 and a half to two feet high: has a perennial creeping root 

 and an erect, slender, smooth stem. One of the best varie- 

 ties to sow in shaded situations, such as orchards and parks, 

 for either hav or pasturage. Sow about thirty pounds per 

 acre. Lb. 60c; $40.00 per 100 Lbs. 



I^'p; Vjnpf T/^I^\/' (Poajrratejisis^. Sometimes called 

 IVd^ 1 LJwlVI j^^TE Grass, but the true JrxE or 

 RT I IP ^tD a QQ /'Fancy \ Wire Grass is much in- 

 LJi^KJCt KJ.tS^t\*D*D \^ Clean J ferior. Kentucky Blue 

 Grass is the most nutritious, hardy and valuable of all 

 northern grasses. In conjunction with Wliite Clover it 

 forms a splendid lawn: for tliis purpose use not less than 

 fifty-four pounds of Blue Grass and six pounds of TVhite 

 Clover per acre. If sown by itself for meadow or pasturage 

 about twenty-eight pounds'per acre will be required. Sow 

 earlv in the' spring, or in October or November. Lb, 30c; 

 100 'Lbs. $13.00 



FOWL MEADOW, OR FALSE RED TOP iPoaserotina). 

 This variety succeeds best on low. moist land and is valuable 

 for locations too wet for the successful cultivation of other 

 commercial grasses. It stands longer in good condition for 

 cutting than most species and can be mowed almost any 

 time from July to October. When thi'ee feet high it falls 

 down, or lodges, and after a little time every joint puts forth 

 new branches. The stalk is always sweet and tender and 

 cattle and sheep are fond of it. Requires about twenty-five 

 pounds of seed per acre. Sow in spring or fall. Lb.' oOc ; 

 100 Lbs. $35.00 



iVllXTURES FOR QOLF LINKS ^^file there are on the market numerous ready prepared golf mixtures of 

 .^^^^_^^^_^_^^_^^___^_^^____^___ more or less value, we have found that the best results are obtained by giv- 

 ing individual attention to each customer and making a special mixture to suit his needs. We have thus overcome the 

 difficulties presented by the great dissimilarity of local conditions of various hnks and are wiUing to ^ive you the benefit 

 not only of our experience on some of the best greens in this country but of expert knowledge ot grass seeds as well. 

 Write us a description of your links, telling what the nature of the soil is, how drained, how much it has the sun, whether 

 the winters are long or open, and whether the summers are wet or dry, and we will offer you two or more mixtures 

 especially adapted to the various parts of your grounds. 



CLOVER SEEDS 



There are no plants so valuable for fertilizers as the Clovers. They have the faculty of absorbing nitrogen from the 

 air and also of rendering available much of the inert plant food of the soil. Tlieir long, powerful tap roots penetrate to a 

 great depth, loosen the soil, admit air and by their decay add immensely to the fertiUty of the soil. 



ROUGH STALKED MEADOW (Poa trivialis). A strong 

 growing, hardy grass, well suited to deep, moist soils but of 

 little value on soil which is poor or di-y. Sow about twenty 

 pounds per acre. Lb. 50c; 100 Lbs. $35.00 



{Centred Park Mixture). 



The essentials for a fine 

 I awn Ol^^^^ lawn are: First, a rich, well drained 

 iwd-yyii vji ciJ5;3 gQj^;^. second, careful preparation of 

 the groimd. making it as fine and smooth and mellow as 

 possible: third, a wise selection of seeds: fourth, sowing at 

 such a time as to give the young plants a chance to become 

 weU estabUshed before being subjected to very dry or 

 cold weather or to the direct rays of the hot summer sun. 

 However much care is bestowed on the soil and seed, no lawn 

 will be beautiful without frequent mowing and rolling. Too 

 much care cannot be bestowed upon the selection of grasses, 

 as some varieties are the most luxtu'iant in spring, others in 

 summer, others again in autumn and a combination of the 

 proper sorts is required for a perfect, carpet-like lawn. We 

 have given much thought and. made many experiments to 

 secure the best selection and think our Central Park Mixture 

 is the best possible for permanent lawns. It may be planted 

 early in spring or f aU and should be sown at the rate of sixty 

 to one hundred pounds per acre: much more is required 

 than for hay or pasturage. If sown in the spring, sow as 

 early as possible, making the surface very fine and smooth, 

 then raking it over and sowing the seed just before a rain, 

 which, if the surface has just been raked, will cover the 

 seed sufficiently. If the expected rain does not come, cover 

 by rolling with a light roller. For fall seeding sow before 

 the autumn rains and early enough to enable the young 

 grass to become well established before very cold weather, 

 when a light dressing of manure should be given. One 

 pound of this mixture is sufficient to sow 600 square feet. 

 Lb. 45c; 100 Lbs. $25.00 



FINE MIXED LAWN GRASS A thoroughly good, inex- 

 pensive mixture. Lb. 30c; 100 Lbs. $15.00 



Prices of Clover subject to change. Tlie pound 

 prices include postage; 100 pound prices are hy 

 freight or express, at purchaser's expense. 





Alfalfa, or Lucerne Clover. 



ALFALFA, OR LUCERNE (Medicago sativo). It is useless to sow 

 this clover on land having a stiff clay or hard-pan sub-soil, as the roots 

 naturally penetrate to a great depth and must do so if the plants live 

 any time. Sow on rich, moist loam or sandy soil having a deep, porous 

 sub-soil. Prepare the land thoroughly and sow seed at the rate of fif- 

 teen to twenty-five pounds per acre with a broadcaster or grass seeder. 

 Cover with a brush or light harrow. The young plants are quite tender 

 and the land must be free of weeds until they become established. 

 % Lb. 15c: Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



BOKHARA (IfeUlotus alba) Sweet Clover. This is exceedingly valu- 

 able as pasturage for bees. It is occasionally found growing wild by 

 the roadside in company with the more common sweet clover (Melilo- 

 tus officinalis), and may be distinguished from it by its white fiowers 

 and less coarse and more leafy stems. ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c. 



ALSIKE, OR SWEDISH (Trifolium hyhridum). The most hardy of 

 all clovers; perennial. On rich, moist soils it yields an enormous quan- 

 tity of hay or pasturage, but its greatest value is for sowing with other 

 clovers and grasses, as it forms a thick bottom and greatly increases 

 the yield of hay: cattle prefer it to any other forage. The heads are 

 globtilar, fragrant and much liked by bees, which obtain a large amount 

 of honey from them. Sow in spring or fall, at the rate of six pounds 

 per acre, when used alone. % Lb. 15c: Lb. 85c: 100 Lbs. at market price. 



CRIMSON TREFOIL, OR SCARLET ITALIAN {Trifolium incarna- 

 tnm). An annual variety, in common use in the south for feeding green 

 and for hay and also found very profitable on the sandy soils of New 

 Jersey. The yield in fodder is immense and after cutting, it at once 

 commences growing again, continuing until severe, cold, freezing 

 weather. It grows about one foot high; the roots are nearly black; 

 leaves long; blossoms long, pointed and of very deep red or carmine 

 color. Makes good hay. It is so-s\ti in August or September in the south, 

 but should not be planted in the north until spring. Sow ten to fifteen 

 pounds per acre. % Lb. 10c: Lb. 25c: 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MAMMOTH, OR LARGE RED {Trifolium irratense). Grows nearly 

 twice the size of the common Red Clover, often making a stand when 

 the other clovers fail. Sow about eight to twelve pounds per acre. 

 Lb. 35c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



MEDIUM RED, OR JUNE {Trifolium pratense). This is by far the 

 most important of all the varieties for practical purposes. Sow in 

 spring or fall, and if no other grasses are used, at the rate of eight to 

 twelve pounds per acre: more is required on old, stiff soils than on new 

 and lighter ones. Lb. 30c: 100 Lbs. at market price. 



WHITE DUTCH {Trifolium repens). A small, creeping perennial 

 variety, valuable for pasturage and for lawns. It accommodates itself 

 to a variety of soils, but prefers moist ground. Sow in spring, at the 

 rate of six "^pounds per acre, or when used with other grasses, half that 

 amount. ^ Lb. 15c; Lb. 40c; 100 Lbs. at market price. 



